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Definitely the Best Cuisine on the Lake - Evan's American Gourmet Cafe

Good afternoon! I finally got to Lake Tahoe and it is actually more beautiful than the pictures. My wife and I arrived in on a Wednesday and spent the Thursday riding bicycles all over the place. At the end of the day we wanted to find a really nice place to eat and found Evans Café on Route 89 in South Lake Tahoe. Folks...your search is over. The food is incredible!!! Andy and Anna who run the front of the house are charming and knowledgeable and make sure that you are comfortable and happy. There is absolutely no rush to get through dinner. The chef....this man has talent!!! Everything is cooked to absolute perfection. This is what a dining experience should be all about. Great food, cozy atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and great pricing.

If you don't go to this restaurant you are missing a major treat in life. We plan to go back for a longer stay in Tahoe and this will be at the top of the list of places to go and eat.

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QB1

Las Vegas

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48 reviews

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47 helpful votes

“Love this place”

Reviewed September 12, 2013

Charming atmosphere, charming staff and amazing food! Evans is at the top of our list every time we visit the lake. Be sure to save room for dessert and I highly recommend the one that is similar to bananas foster - OMG thought I died and went to heaven!

Visited September 2013

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Cute little dining place with seating for only about 10 tables. It was quiet but still lively. The food was amazing. We shared duck sausage pizza to start (which my husband didn't want) but he ate all but 2 pieces it was so good. He had the filet and it had a lot of flavor. I had veal medallions which were in a truffle sauce and very good. We shared a sampler dessert (a chocolate pie, white chocolate macadamia torte, and a lemon raspberry neopolean) which we both liked so much we could've ate a whole one ourselves and the portions were really generous.. especially the wine pours. The food is made from scratch and worth every penny. Our bill was 160$ before tip (2 glasses of wine and 4 beers). The only con is that the service did slag off here and there but when they were on it the service was great.

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gjleo049

Grand Junction, Colorado

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28 reviews

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27 helpful votes

“Incredible and imaginative!”

Reviewed August 25, 2013

This place was absolutely wonderful. I took my wife there for her birthday and the place was packed...get reservations! We could see why. As we sat down they brought us some toasts and pate, then explained the menu and specials to us. In short, we had a great bottle of wine, a Caesar Salad that was one of the best I have had, she had veal and I had duck with cherries. The bill came to 105 all tolled, and it was worth every penny of it! The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was outstanding and the food? "Forget about it!" We would, and will, go back there in a heart beat.

Visited August 2013

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